Monday, September 28, 2009

challah (jewish bread)

here is the recipe. it is great for rolls, braided bread, french bread, sweet rolls etc...

1 tbl yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water (between 115*-125*)
1 tsp salt
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
5-5 1/2 c. flour
1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbl water (brushing the top)
1 tbl sesame seeds (to sprinkle on top, optional)

dissolve yeast in water, add salt, sugar, oil and eggs. gradually beat in 4 1/2 c. flour. turn dough out onto a floured surface and kneed until soft and smooth (10-20 minutes). cover and let rise until double in size (1 1/2 hours). divide and shape dough into desired shapes. cover and let rise again (about 1 hour). using a soft brush, spread egg/water mixture evenly over the tops. bake in oven (350*) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
-ash

4 comments:

Mackey Family said...

You make cooking seem so stinking easy! I hink you should start your own cooking school once a week for those of us out here always salivating at all the amazingly yummy stuff you make! I am always in awe over the stuff you do!!

HBC said...

Sounds delicious. I"ve been thinking alot about making my own breads. I think I'm going to have try this!

Brittany and Scott said...

thanks ash!! wish me luck ;)

The Hansens said...

mmm sounds good. i love a new recipe! thanks